Test Scores by grade

English Language Arts

94%

94%

65%

Math

California Standards Test (CST)

In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

This school in 2013

Las Lomitas Elementary average

California state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

82%

82%

46%

English Language Arts

94%

94%

66%

Math

California Standards Test (CST)

In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

This school in 2013

Las Lomitas Elementary average

California state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

We do not have any test data available for this school.

About this school

Las Lomitas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atherton. The principal of Las Lomitas Elementary School is Sue Sartor and can be contacted at ssartor@llesd.org. 675 students go to Las Lomitas Elementary School and identify mostly as White, non-Hispanic; Multiracial; and Unspecified. 8% of the Las Lomitas Elementary School students are "limited in English proficiency." 5% of the 675 students here are paying reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Las Lomitas Elementary School is 14:1. Phillips Brooks School is one of the nearest elementary schools.

Extracurricular activities

Arts

Ceramics sculpture

Chorus

Computer arts

Dance

Drawing painting

Theater drama

Languages Taught

Cantonese

French

German

Japanese

Korean

Mandarin

Spanish

Sports

Baseball

Basketball

P.E. classes

Soccer

Softball

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity

School

District

White, non-Hispanic

66%

69%

Multiracial

4%

%

Unspecified

2%

5%

Asian

17%

14%

Hispanic

10%

8%

Black, non-Hispanic

1%

1%

Asian/Pacific Islander

0.8%

%

Pacific Islander

0.8%

1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

0.8%

1363%

Native American or Native Alaskan

0.6%

0.08%

Filipino

0.5%

1%

Student Subgroups

Community ratings & reviews

(2 years ago)

Recalling my own past experiences with your typical public school this is a phenomenal school with great teachers and amazing resources. Given the current paucity of state-provided educational funding this is in large part due to the heavy involvement (and generosity) of the Las Lomitas community. I am very happy that my children attend this school and grateful that they will receive a first-rate education.

(4 years ago)

Factory for test takers and followers. Overated but probably above average compared to other public schools in CA which are not that impressive.

(4 years ago)

Pulling my kids out of this school. Testing taking skills and doing crafts all day are not the only things they will need to succeed in HS college or life. Too many students per classroom esp. at the K-2 grades where they need more attention.

(4 years ago)

Highest marks. Las Lomitas school is a remarkable place for children to grow and learn. When my daughter was a little behind in reading in First Grade she was immediately placed in an extraordinary reading program. By the end of the semester she was reading at the top of her grade level. She also loved the teachers who I agree are truly remarkable educators.

(5 years ago)

We were initially worried that the school's great test scores might be the result of an overemphasis on rote memorization homework and test taking. But we are finding the homework to be totally manageable and the classrooms are full of creativity fun and real thinking. The teachers have been fantastic -- 3 of 4 have been 10/10. They have gotten to know our kids well and help them learn a ton while still making it really fun and building on their natural love of learning. The PTA does a great job with extracurriculars and great events and field trips. The administration keeps things running efficiently like a well oiled machine. The AM vs PM shifts are great for smaller group instruction. All schools should do that. Bus service is a great bonus. Kids are loving Las Lomitas. Us too.

(5 years ago)

Las Lomitas Elementary is excellent. Great kids/students awesome teachers super faculty & staff and parents/volunteers all work together very well.

(6 years ago)

I read the April 30th post and wanted to provide a slightly different point of view. I have two children in the school and this is our fourth year in attendance. I have found the homework to be very manageable across the six different teachers we have had and not much different than what my friends are experiencing in other public schools in Menlo Park and Palo Alto.

(6 years ago)

Las Lomitas is fine as long as you can keep up the party line. The school requires a great deal of home work be done even in K-1 and the teachers shift a large amount of the burden onto the parents. You will hear that 'you are the child's first and best teacher' so often that it becomes disturbing. Our youngster became so stressed about making mistakes that the pediatrician became worried. We did not share the enthusiasm for the school that pervades the area. If you get concerned about how your child is treated then please take comfort in knowing you are not alone.

(7 years ago)

Las Lomitas has an excellent faculty excellent students excellent extracurricular programs and parents who are committed to their child's success.

(7 years ago)

Our older daughter goes to school here and based on her two years thus far we are committed to her little sister enjoying the same educational experience. As others have mentioned both the principal and teachers are phenomenal and the PTA is stellar. The Las Lomitas Educational Foundation does a terrific job in fundraising and supporting both scholastic and extra-curricular activities. I have gone to class events at 11 AM on a weekday where every child's parents are in attendance to encourage their kids.

(8 years ago)

An excellent school. The parents are involved teachers are committed and there are numerous extra curricular ectivities.

(8 years ago)

Good school with a caring staff.

(8 years ago)

Las Lomitas is wonderful friendly school. My children have been very happy there. The communications between school and home are the best I've seen.

(9 years ago)

Excellent teaching faculty and adminstrative team.

(9 years ago)

This is a great school with dedicated extremely qualified and loving teachers a high level of parent involvement. It is one of the few Elementary schools with a continuing music curriculum in all classes. The Principal Dr. Traynor seems to know every kid and there are more than 500 he certainly gives the school are very cosy and 'homely' feels. My daughter loves this school and we as parents are very satisfied too.

(9 years ago)

We recently moved to Menlo Park. We wanted our kids to have the best education possible so we did our research on the schools before buying a home. We chose Las Lomitas Elementary and then looked for a home in the district. We are thrilled with this school...the teachers principal and the curriculum could not be better.

(9 years ago)

We have been so thrilled with Las Lomitas!We made the decision to move our kids to Las Lomitas from a great private school because we consistently heard from other parents how wonderful the school was. I have to say the quality of the academic programs extracurricular athletic are as good as the private school. Parent involvement is phenomenal. The school management/board are top notch.

(9 years ago)

This is a fantastic school! The parental involvement is unmatched - the nururance of the children by staff and involved parents is unbelievable. Academically there is no other school in the area that performs as well as this school. Extracurricular activities are on par for what is to be expected from a quality school such as this one.

(9 years ago)

You can't get any better than this not even in a private school. It is a very nurturing environment with high standards in academics parent involvement and availibility in music art drama computers and sports programs. A real winner! The teachers and staff are fantastic and big thumbs up to our principal Dr. Traynor.

(10 years ago)

Las Lomitas school is generally very good. They have some teachers who do not understand the newest techniques relating to learning disabilities and this sometimes causes problems. In general all the teachers have been great.